Low Fat Hearty Bean And Pasta Stew Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped tomato

-- (about 1 large)

3/4 cup uncooked macaroni shells

1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 can kidney beans (16 ounces)

drained

1 can chicken broth (14-1/2 ounces)

1 can garbanzo beans (8 ounces)

drained

Method

Mix all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan.

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1 CUP EACH).

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